2018-04 Rezoning Property from R-3 Single Family Residence District to B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District 2152 E Prairie

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Excerpts from Plan Commission Meeting of February 1, 2018: Case No. 18-02 Petition of LARRY STANLEY, to rezone from R-3 Single Family Residence District to B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District located at 2152 EAST PRAIRIE STREET. Mrs. Joselyn Stewart was sworn in by Mrs. Janet Poland. Plan Commissioner Bruce Jeffery entered the meeting at 3:02 P.M. Mrs. Stewart presented the recommendation of staff: The subject site is a vacant lot of approximately 6,080 square feet located at 2152 East Prairie Street. This subject site is zoned R-3 Single Family Residence District. The petitioner proposes to rezone the subject site from R-3 Single Family Residence District to B- 1 Neighborhood Shopping District. The surrounding zoning includes B-2 Commercial District to the north, B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District to the east and south, R-3 Single-Family Residence District to the south and west. The Macon County and Decatur Comprehensive Plan shows this area as Residential-Low Density. The proposed B-1 zoning would be compatible with adjacent zoning and uses to the north, east and south. The subject site is located within a mixed-use area and rezoning to B-1 Neighborhood Shopping District should have no adverse effect on the general area or the City as a whole. If the property were to be developed for a commercial use in the future,a buffer yard with screening would be required along the west property line in order to protect the abutting residential use. Since the site is located on a corner lot, a 25-foot setback would also be required along the east and south property lines. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning. Section XXIX, of the Zoning Ordinance, requires the Plan Commission to hold a public hearing on a rezoning request, and then forward its report and recommendation to the City Council for a final decision. A motion to forward Case No. 18-02 to City Council by the Plan Commission with a recommendation is warranted. Staff presented slides of the site and surrounding properties (available for viewing upon request). Mr. Larry Stanley, petitioner, was sworn in by Mrs. Poland. Mr. Stanley stated he is the owner of the former Del Carmen's site which is adjacent to this property. He purchased this property a few years ago with plans for an additional parking lot. He would like to rezone the property to rebuild so that he can meet the current setback requirements. There were no questions and no objectors present. It was moved and seconded (Frantz/Peck) to forward Case No. 18-02 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval as presented by staff. Motion carried unanimously.